Oklahoma
Job Posting Title
Utilization Review Specialist I
Agency 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.
Supervisory Organization Tulsa Center Behavioral Health
Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time
Job Type Regular
Compensation Level I $17.44
Job Description Utilization Review Specialist I
Join a team that CARES! Here at ODMHSAS we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well‑being of all Oklahomans.
About the Position Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health is recruiting a Utilization Review Specialist. Under general direction this position reviews clinical documentation to screen for appropriateness of admission, continued stay criteria and special studies regarding delivery of care, treatment and services. The specialist coordinates the authorization and re‑certification of services by external entities that reimburse the facility for care provided.
Job Type/Salary
Open/Close dates: 01/09/2026 – 01/26/2026
Full‑time
Hourly rate: $17.44
Primary working hours are 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
FLSA status: Non‑Exempt
Primary work location/department: Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health – Utilization Review Dept
Vacancies: 1
Minimum Qualifications and Experience Education and experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree or four years of technical clerical, administrative, secretarial, or general office work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in social work, psychology, or a psychiatric setting.
Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass an OSBI background check.
Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job‑related travel normally associated with this position and must have a valid driver’s license.
Great Reasons to Work with Us
Generous state‑paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions.
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care.
Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs.
11 paid holidays.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
Retirement savings plan with a generous match.
Longevity bonus for years of service.
Student loan repayment options.
Training opportunities for CEU requirements.
About Us The Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health (TCBH) is a psychiatric hospital accredited by The Joint Commission, dedicated to delivering evidence‑based, patient‑centered care. TCBH provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that supports recovery and enhances quality of life for individuals and the community. The facility serves adults aged 18 and older who are experiencing a mental health crisis, with or without co‑occurring substance use disorders, and who are medically stable.
In response to the increasing need for mental health services in our community, TCBH is being replaced by a new facility, the Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center (OPCC). Situated in the OSU Academic Medical District in downtown Tulsa, this modern psychiatric hospital will feature 106 inpatient beds, an expanded residency program, and an enhanced range of behavioral health services. Construction of the OPCC is currently in progress.
THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE OF 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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Agency 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.
Supervisory Organization Tulsa Center Behavioral Health
Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time
Job Type Regular
Compensation Level I $17.44
Job Description Utilization Review Specialist I
Join a team that CARES! Here at ODMHSAS we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well‑being of all Oklahomans.
About the Position Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health is recruiting a Utilization Review Specialist. Under general direction this position reviews clinical documentation to screen for appropriateness of admission, continued stay criteria and special studies regarding delivery of care, treatment and services. The specialist coordinates the authorization and re‑certification of services by external entities that reimburse the facility for care provided.
Job Type/Salary
Open/Close dates: 01/09/2026 – 01/26/2026
Full‑time
Hourly rate: $17.44
Primary working hours are 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
FLSA status: Non‑Exempt
Primary work location/department: Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health – Utilization Review Dept
Vacancies: 1
Minimum Qualifications and Experience Education and experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree or four years of technical clerical, administrative, secretarial, or general office work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in social work, psychology, or a psychiatric setting.
Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass an OSBI background check.
Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job‑related travel normally associated with this position and must have a valid driver’s license.
Great Reasons to Work with Us
Generous state‑paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions.
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care.
Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs.
11 paid holidays.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
Retirement savings plan with a generous match.
Longevity bonus for years of service.
Student loan repayment options.
Training opportunities for CEU requirements.
About Us The Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health (TCBH) is a psychiatric hospital accredited by The Joint Commission, dedicated to delivering evidence‑based, patient‑centered care. TCBH provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that supports recovery and enhances quality of life for individuals and the community. The facility serves adults aged 18 and older who are experiencing a mental health crisis, with or without co‑occurring substance use disorders, and who are medically stable.
In response to the increasing need for mental health services in our community, TCBH is being replaced by a new facility, the Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center (OPCC). Situated in the OSU Academic Medical District in downtown Tulsa, this modern psychiatric hospital will feature 106 inpatient beds, an expanded residency program, and an enhanced range of behavioral health services. Construction of the OPCC is currently in progress.
THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE OF 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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